Home Hygiene Hotspots

Protect your family from the diseases caused by germs in the home.

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A happy home is a healthy home. And a healthy home is one that practices good hygiene. What that essentially means is to do all you can to prevent your home environment from becoming a breeding ground for disease causing germs.

Some bacteria can survive on surfaces for up to 24 hours. If these proliferate on surfaces that you frequently come in contact with, then they can be a real hazard to your health. Obviously, one can’t kill every germ in your home but regularly cleaning and disinfecting these high risk areas (we call them ‘germ hotspots’) will help protect you and your family from picking up or spreading potential illnesses caused by bacteria. The germ hotspots include:

In the kitchen:

Kitchen sink and taps

Washcloths and sponges

Kitchen counters and cutting boards

Cabinets and interiors of the fridge, door handles, knobs and switches

Spots frequented by pets or animals.

Trash bucket

In the bathroom:

Toilet seat, cistern and flush handle

Sink, shower and bathroom taps

Damp corners where mould and mildew can grow

In the nursery:

Changing mat and surrounding surfaces

Floor (if you have crawling toddlers) and play pen

Children’s toys

In the living room and bedroom:

TV remote control

Telephone handset

Light switches, fan blades and other fixtures

Dettol products will keep your worries at bay when included in your cleaning routine as they ensure otherwise germ-infested hotspots in your home are spotless, clean and disease free.